Basil Rathbone was born on June 13, 1892 in Johannesburg, South Africa. British actor who gained fame for being the first person to play Sherlock Holmes in a Hollywood film. He also played Mr. Murdstone in
David Copperfield and portrayed Sir Guy in The Adventures of Robin Hood.
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💰Basil Rathbone Net worth: $70 Million
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About
British actor who gained fame for being the first person to play Sherlock Holmes in a Hollywood film. He also played Mr. Murdstone in David Copperfield and portrayed Sir Guy in The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Before Fame
While serving the army during World War I, he demonstrated a skill for disguise in various missions.
Trivia
Although his career began on the stage, he appeared in seventy films throughout his career.
Family Life
Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone is his third cousin, several times removed.
Associated With
Sherlock Holmes has also been played by Robert Downey Jr.
